Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Desiree turned pale and trembled involuntarily, struck by fear at the sight of Lena’s icy face. It brought back

memories of the time she was held at gunpoint.

She screamed and sought refuge behind Zuko, her voice trembling as she told him, “Zuko, she… She’s a hitman

from the Thompsons! She almost helped Lina kill me last time in the restroom at the bar!”

Zuko raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, “Last time at the bar? How did you provoke Lina to almost get

yourself killed?”

“I…” Desiree couldn’t find the words to explain.

Her hand still clutched Zuko’s clothes, but he shook her off firmly.

Lena smirked.

In her desperation, Desiree cried out, “Zuko, you have to believe me! S-She knows how to use a gun! And she’s with

Lina… Yes, they must’ve conspired together to instigate these kids to splash dirty water on me! It must be!”

Zuko’s gaze turned ruthless. “Are you so sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure!”

“In that case, let’s call the police.”

“What?” Desiree was stunned.

“I said, since you suspect someone is conspiring and intentionally trying to harm you, why not report it to the police

and let them handle the matter?”

Desiree looked up and met Zuko’s cold eyes.

Suddenly, she came to her senses.

What was she doing just now? Crying and making a scene would not solve the problem. It would only make Zuko

detest her more!

Moreover, she couldn’t get the police involved. Getting splashed with dirty water was a minor issue. If the police

were involved and discovered the charity fund’s flow, it could become a major problem!

Desiree regained her composure, wiped away her tears, and pretended to look obediently at Zuko. “No need to call

the police. After all, this person is connected to Lina. Creating a scene and causing a rift between us… It wouldn’t

be good for anyone, right?”

“What’s not good about it?” Lena sneered. “There was no bond, to begin with! How’s there a rift?”

Desiree could only glare at her with hatred.

Zuko smiled slightly. Getting Lena to play this role seemed like the right decision.

Lina had come up with the idea.

They had been discussing how to get the police involved and decided to cause a distraction. By drawing the police’s

attention elsewhere, they could naturally shift the focus to the Harpers’ charity foundation.

It had taken them a while to figure out how to create the distraction. That was until Lina recalled Lena’s offer to

look for her at the bar should she be needed.

“Let’s get her in this,” she had suggested.

Zuko had been worried about it, but he was reassured by Lena’s cooperation today.

However, looking at Lena now, she seemed to be genuinely protecting Lina instead of acting.

Zuko furrowed his brow.

“Ms. Harper, if you suspect me, then I suggest you report it to the police,” Lena said coldly. “The police can find out

the truth quickly, and I’ll accept any punishment I deserve. Isn’t that right, Madam Latymer?”

“Yes, that’s right!” Jill chimed in quickly. “Ms. Harper, you’ve suffered so much here. I can’t rest easy if we don’t

resolve this by reporting it to the police. You know what? I’ll call the police, and I—”

“Stop!” Desiree snatched her phone.

Jill was startled and stood still.

Lena’s expression remained as cold as ever.

“Uh… I don’t want to ruin my relationship with Lina.” Desiree came up with an excuse. “Besides, it was just a splash

of dirty water, and I’m not seriously hurt. Let’s forget about this. Hah! Consider yourself lucky!”

“I don’t need that kind of luck, okay?” Lena blocked Desiree at the door with a wicked smile. “Ms. Harper, are you

afraid?”

“Let me through!”

“What exactly are you afraid of, Ms. Harper?” Lena smirked. “Even someone without an ID like me isn’t afraid of

the police. Why are you afraid?”

Desiree just wanted to leave this troublesome place, but Lena stood in her way. Despite Lena’s petite figure, she

possessed astonishing strength.

Desiree tried to push her way through, but Lena stood firm.

At that moment, Lina hurried over.

“What’s happening here?” she asked with a light smile as she walked to Zuko’s side. “I rushed over as soon as I

received your message. Has someone bullied Desiree?”

Zuko looked at her lovingly and caressed her face. She was truly a master at acting, almost on par with his award-

winning actor of an uncle.

Zuko also got in character and recounted the whole incident.

Lina played along, nodding and shaking her head from time to time.

After listening, she said seriously, “Desiree, please don’t misunderstand! How could Lena and I conspire to harm

you? Are you so afraid of being harmed because you have a lot of guilty secrets?”

“You—”

“Don’t be upset. I’m just kidding.” Lina laughed. “As for reporting to the police, it’s not necessary. I’ve already

brought them here!”

“What?”

Lina patted Desiree’s shoulder. “Desiree, Zuko and I share the same view in this. You’re our guest, and we mustn’t

neglect you. If something happens to you at the welfare home in Centrolis, then Zuko and I must handle it

properly!”

Desiree was at a loss for words.

“Desiree, I believe the law will see you get justice.”

Lina glanced outside. Several police officers in uniform, with their badges displayed, had already arrived.

Desiree panicked.

She had never encountered someone like Lina before! Never mind that she was going crazy. She was dragging her

down too!

“Officer, this is Ms. Desiree Harper,” Lina introduced. “Just now, she was splashed with dirty water by these children.

I hope you won’t be influenced by online information and give us a more authoritative judgment!”

The lead investigator nodded.

He first asked the boy, “Why did you splash dirty water on her?”

Intimidated by the police, the boy hesitated and said, “B-Because she didn’t give us any money! The welfare

home’s conditions are terrible, and we can’t even get enough to eat!”

“How could that be?” The police officer looked at Desiree, puzzled. “The Harper Foundation wouldn’t withhold the

children’s meal money, would it?”

“Officer, I also believe things aren’t like this.” Lina winked. “That’s why you must investigate this matter thoroughly

and give Desiree justice!”